Although everyone knows Sesame Street’s Elmo, not everyone recognizes Noah Kahan. He was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammy Awards. His music resonates with a huge crowd, so he has been packing concert venues and selling records in the US and UK. Noah finds success hard to accept. It’s been a whirlwind, and the 28-year-old still thinks of himself as a farm boy from Vermont.
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Noah had no trouble relating to the crew from Sesame Street. Sitting on the steps of their famous set with Elmo, Big Bird, and Rosita, Noah Kahan explains how music makes him happy. While enjoying an ice cream cone, Rosita drops hers on her shoe and comments that it makes her sad. Noah begins strumming and breaks out in song.
“Whenever I’m feeling sad or down on my luck, like the day I busted up my favorite toy truck. ‘Stead of pouting or shouting, I’ve got another way. When I sing a happy song, the sadness fades away.” Everyone joins in singing the chorus as the song continues.
Shifting from happiness, the next verse addresses feeling nervous or anxious and using music to calm those feelings and relax. Music has been instrumental to Noah Kahan, so this appearance with Elmo to discuss how using music to “take away the sad” is a fitting platform.
Noah spent much of his life fighting depression and anxiety. Much of his music reflects his ongoing struggle with mental health. His eclectic style blends pop, country, and folk music for a unique sound that resonates with audiences. You can learn more about this superstar on his website or by following his socials on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
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